Here's another set that I noticed this morning: http://jimrhoades.com/09/bikini2/

Does anyone have a link to photos from the bikini run? I've already seen the ones on Jim Rhoades website, but there were a lot of photographers there.

I find it a little strange that about 4 different photographers have pictures of me running in a bikini, but I cant find any of them online. Don't event photographers like that want exposure? I know I want to see the pics of me!

Great run last night, everyone. EJ, incredible run and finish. Congrats on the PR.

Also, if any of you hear of any runs happening on the North Shore or Cape Ann pass on the info (bikini or not).

Does all of this have anything to do with Jack Karoack? I don't really care to picture him running around Lowell in a bikini.

hmmm....sounds like a double standard. I say even the playing field! If it's a bikini run, then it's a bikini run! :)

Lets keep the Banana Hammocks to a minimum next week! PLEASE! (: Bikins are strongly encouraged though!

Yesterday was my first race at this series, and I have to say I'm quite impressed with the course and times run. Considering there were "only" 200 or so people, having a decent swath of 17:00 to 19:00 finishing times is considerably better than your average series 5k. I think I'll have to run the rest of the races in the series! Good course, and good competition!

I'm a "regular participant" and Lowell IS my home town. I might actually have a chance of winning something if the other "regular participants" that live further away were weeded out by an earlier start time. :) Come on Fall series! Please. :)

I managed to convince my MOM! to be my partner. Now I know where I got my running from. The gender/age grade should help!

BUI AND BROWN! If you can't beat em join em! Great runs Buddy wish I could keep up!

Anyone looking for a partner for next week's Dynamic Duo race?

Amoung the many reasons the Good Times series is successful is that it starts at 7pm.

If you look at the results and observe the home towns of the regular participants the wisdom of 7pm should be quite clear.

Hey, Clamdiggers made their second 5k event!!! Both of us made PR's and are VERY proud of our Miley's!!!!! We're off next two weeks but look forward to august 4th!!! (we even brought our 11 y/o daughter. She beat us both!!!)

What about doing a fall series that starts at 6pm instead of 7pm?

G8qs83

It gets dark and cold too early.

Any possibility of starting a fall series?

Wife and I ran our first 5k ever tonight!! Had a great time!! Thanx for organizing this was awesome!! hope to see everyone there next week too!!!

Still 2 hours away, anything is possible ;0)

Nice night for a run, or swim--not as bad as the year the track was washed out!

is there still a race tonight?

Great performances by a lot of 13-15 year olds this last run (both boys and girls). Nice running guys!

wehre are the photos that they always are taking at the water stop being posted??

Good Luck Lou, GoodTimes!!!

Hi Everyone.
Looking forward to this run. I am 40 years old and started being more health conscious about a year ago. I just started running about 2 months ago. This will be the 1st time ever running a 5K. Wish me luck!! See you all there.

Edited by author 06-18-2009 01:08 PM
So is the season pass $80 or $64? I'm confused b/c 2 diff prices are listed. I don't want to short-change a good cause.

Will we be able to sign up through Active.com for the summer series? I keep looking and the spring series is the only race that shows up. Thanks

Looking for the summer reg. form. All I find is the Spring one. What gives?

When will the registration open for the summer series?

How much is the entry for the summer series?

Carol, I am a serious runner but I injured myself last fall signing for tons of races so its like I'm starting over again. A born again newbie runner. My mileage is little as I am building my miles up at a snail pace but planning to build them up high over a long period of time. Anyways, I'm pretty slow right now and I bet you could beat me. I used to be the one finishing last or near last. I was in that category this year for the first couple races. ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!!!

I ran last night for the first time in this series. LOTS of fun! I'm signing up for the next series that starts on the 23rd.

The first race is the 23rd! my bad (:

7:00pm but be there about 30-60 min before

What time do these Tuesday night races in Lowell start?

Welcome Carol! There are runners/walkers of all abilities, you should come out and give it a try.This is a great place to race for motivation. you recieve a "miley" for each time you get a new personal record. I think the 1st summer race is june 16, see you there!

Is this group for serious runners of could someone that is active but not necessarily a runner try it out? I spin, cycle and go to the gym but haven't really been a runner. I would like to try with others to get disciplined in a weekly series but wondering if others show up that are just starting out as well to possibly partner/run with?

Thanks

Dave,

My name is Carmen Liron-Espana (bid #450). I believe my bid numbers got confused with somebody else. For instance, las Tuesday I did not run but my name showed up among the finishers. It is the second time it had happend and I think it will happen again next Tuesday. Could you please correct it? Thanks you very much

Edited by author 05-28-2009 01:36 PM
Dave-- will you be posting a sked for the summer series soon? I assume it will start up on Tuesday June 16 or 23rd?

Work is interfering with my running this year. I shouldnt complain about that these days......

Hi everyone!

My name is Gillian and I'm with the American Cancer Society trying to promote our Charity Runner program. Are any of you running in Boston's Run to Remember or doing a triathlon this summer? We would LOVE to have you join our team and make your miles more meaningful by dedicating your run to the fight against cancer.

Please visit out website for all the informatio and a list of events in which you can participate. Feel free to contact me with questions!

www.charityrunner.org

Happy Running!
Gillian Quigley
gillian.quigley@cancer.org

It's always Tuesday night.
Dave

Hi

I am new to running, did run a 5k last spring, but just starting back & hoping to join up with you guys if you do this in the summer.....will it also be a Tuesday nite?? Or do you switch to WEDNESDAY???

Thanks, J-

I'll be posting info on the Summer series early next week. I'll also have hard copy schedule on Tuesday night.
Dave

Hi Dave-

Is there a summer series as well? If so how does it work / when does it start?

Thanks!

FYI for Karnac race: http://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/

I use this instead of a watch, but I won't for Karnac.

Edited by author 04-24-2009 04:31 PM
Hi Megan,
We begin running at 7:00 PM, however it is best to get to Hookslide Kelly's early to register. You can find directions on the website www.goodtimesrun.com.
Dave

I've never ran a 5k, I don't know what time to show up or what to do when i get there. Could someone please email me and let me know? m.giangregorio@yahoo.com

I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks :)
Meg

Teens are welcomed. Best way to regisister is onsite. It's best if you get there before 6:30 to avoid the rush.

Hi Dave,

Is the race open to teens and what is the best method of registration.

Thank you.

Edited by author 04-15-2009 12:35 PM
Lindsay, I'll change both of you to Hudson, MA. It'll be correct starting next week. Jason, yes we have had folks who have set PRs all ten weeks. Good luck at Boston.
Dave

Edited by author 04-15-2009 08:15 AM
<<< I plan on running a legit run each race.

Once you get to know me, you will notice that I'm quite frank in my discussions. My reference to "cheat" wasn't accusatory or personal to your effort, just my analysis of such a challenge as you set before us.

<< My biggest challenge will next Tuesday. I'll be running the BAA 5K on Sunday, then the Marathon on Monday, and finally, the Good Times Run on Tuesday. I should be in a lot of pain and will need to finish sub 21 by next Tuesday if everything goes as planned tonight.

My guess would be that by next Tuesday night around 7:25pm at the Good Times finish line you will be very glad those 6 or 7 steps to the right of water jugs do in fact go UP instead of down.

I plan on running a legit run each race, without holding anything back. I didn't expect to beat my PR from a few years ago at the first race this year so I am hoping to continue the streak for the rest of the series.

My biggest challenge will next Tuesday. I'll be running the BAA 5K on Sunday, then the Marathon on Monday, and finally, the Good Times Run on Tuesday. I should be in a lot of pain and will need to finish sub 21 by next Tuesday if everything goes as planned tonight.

<<<< Have you ever had any one set a PR at every race in one season? That's my goal for this season.

That is technically possible if you were to control your race and engineer the last mile to just create a PR without going too much which would make all subsequent attempts less likely to succeed.

However, on predict your time night, unless you cheat, you will have no way of knowing where your are relative to where you need to be.

You've quite a challenge.

Dave,

Have you ever had any one set a PR at every race in one season? That's my goal for this season.

See you guys tonight!

Hi,

When I looked up my time for last week's race I noticed that I, Lindsay Clemons, and my friend, Anne Frappier, were listed as being from Hudson New Hampshire, but we are both actually from Hudson Massachusetts. Is there anyway to fix that?

Hi Mary, thanks for your question. Our course is not suited for jogging strollers. The sidewalk along the VFW highway if very narrow with high fencing on one side and guardrails on the other. Besides the safety concerns, it would be impossible to pass a stroller on this section.
Dave

Hi, I was wondering whether it's allowed to run the race with a jogging stroller?

Hi Patience,
I'll make the correction in our database.
Dave

Hi I just looked up my name to check my time for the first 5k and noticed that my name was written incorrectly. It was typed as Phillips Patience instead of Patience Phillips. Is there any way to correct this? What should I do?

Hi Kim,
I ran this race 4 years ago as my first 5k. I had a great time and was truly a tortoise!! Sadly, my work schedule kept me from this series until this year. I (barring my kids' softball schedules) am going to try to make it every week this year. Go out there and have fun...I will be the one right behind you!

Hi Tim,
The address is Yankee Timing, PO Box 3242, Nashua, NH 03061. I've been receiving other entries so I don't know what the issue could be. You can signup on race day.
Dave

Can anyone tell me where to mail my check? I sent it to the address that is on the entry form and I got it back in the mail saying the address in invalid. Can we just show up and pay then? thanks

Rich, Thanks...from the new tortoise.

Just show up and you'll have fun. There are all levels of talent there, from lightning fast to tortoise slow. Get there about 6:15 to get a number. The lines will be long.

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I would really like to give this a shot. Sounds silly but I'm scared and running has never been " my thing" but something I've always wanted to try. Any advice would be appreciated.

never mind i'm blind, oops

I looked over the whole website and e-mail I recieved, it has dates but I don't see what time the races start at. Does anyone know when they shoot the gun to run?

Whoops, I forgot to mention that on-line registration opens Thursday, March 12 at 2:00 PM.
Dave

Hi Everyone,
Spring is in the air that means it is time for the Good Times. Opening nite is April 7 at 7:00 PM from Hookslide Kellys. One major change for this year's series is we're planning on chip timing it. I'll post more details as we get closer to the event.
Dave

Is there Online Reg. for this series?

Does anyone know the status of this years 5k series?

april 7

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Does anyone know when the spring 5K series starts ?

has anyone heard of Carlos Roa the runner? he is a friend of mine and coached me many years ago. I recently was told he ran in this series and am looking for him. Anyone can tell me of him??? Thanks

Icky- I think your fast time was because that thing didnt really fit too well. That and the cool weather.

Well, that was certainly a fun night! Announcer Boy here, hope everyone enjoyed Dave's theme this week and I hope I did not "offend" anyone. As I mentioned to Dave earlier, "just because it fits doesn't make it right!" And that surely applied to Mr. LeBlanc and I.

Only thing was wearing my tie-dyed speedo I ran my fastest time this year! Could this work every week? Naw, I couldn't put you folks through that torture!!

Dave 'Icky' LaBrdoe

Sorry guys, I didn't see this earlier. Well if you were at last night's event you saw that it had to be a bathing suit -- the style was up to you. It was great to see so many enjoy the spirit of the event.

The way they described it at the last race as long as its an actual bathing suit it will qualify.

Men's bathing suit- same question as A Runner: are we talking euro grape-smuggler or will Hawaiian board shorts qualify? How about if a guy wears a bikini?

hey dave or anyone else so a bathing suit for a guys can be like the long bathing suit shorts or a does it have to be a french speedo ?????

Donald,
All results are posted on www.coolrunning.com. At the end of the season I plan on adding all the races from this year to the Good Times website.
Dave

Edited by author 07-18-2008 09:05 AM
Laura,
Can you contact me directly with your time. I checked the order of finish list and select time list and your number is nowhere to be found. If I have an idea of what time you ran, then it will help me figure out what went wrong.
Thanks,
Dave
dave@coolrunning.com

I ran the predict your time 5k, but I am nowhere to be found in the results (on coolrunning.com)! Does anyone in charge have my time? My bib number was 343.

when are the results for the 2008 races going to be put up?

Thank you for the confirmation! I wanted to be sure I blocked out all race dates for this series :) Cheers!

Yes, last race is August 19.

The last race date August 18th is a Monday..is that a typo?

It is a really fun time, everyone is great. There are so many runners and at different levels of running. A series is a great way to keep motivated!

Dave,
Thanks for putting this thing on... its really a great time and makes one agree that there is alot to like about Lowell.

Hi Jake,
This race is a great time, with a lot of good, fun people. No one cares how fast you are. I highly recommend it.

I'm answering cause I'm not sure how well this forum is monitored by the powers that be; however, there are some extremely fast runners as well as some extremely slow runners. Last Tue the fastest ran in 17 and change and the slowest was 46 and change. It is also a pretty friendly crowd and I think you both would have fun.

Hello, I was thinking about running this Tuesday night with my 13-year old son. Neither one of us are strong runners, in fact it will take me awhile to finish the 5k. Is this the run for us or should we look elsewhere for a more amateur event? Thank you for the responses.

I sent Dave an email this morning and didn't receive a response. I hope he is okay.

Where are the results for Tuesday night?

Usually they are posted by 1pm the next day!!

It's 8:26 pm Wednesday, where the heck are the results?

Suggestion. Not that I may ever PR again, but on alternate weeks could you read the PRs from fast to slow so that (i) I can get home before 8:30 and (ii) there might actually be people still around to witness it. Thanks.

I heard someone is taking video of everyone running. Any idea how to get a look at it.---bonnie

Hi, I just came upon this site. I see it's $10 per race to enter...What does the money go towards? Is this for a charity?

did you hear Carlos David Roa son of Carlos Roa won the Athlete of the year award for the NYRRC age group 14-19. That is 17 years after Carlos Roa won the award but the overall award. Does anyone know if Carlos Roa knows of his children, they are great runners as he was.

We don't ban baby strollers, however you need to consider the width of the sidewalk on the north side of the river. It is very narrow and in the past I have received complaints from runners that they were unable to pass baby stoller runners.

Are jogging strollers allowed?

  About Carlos Roa's children, I know a bit, the father Carlos Roa SR. was a great runner in his day, they run for the same team that i do, West Side Runner's, one of the best Teams on the east coast if not the Country, i'am not sure if the Roa's have more runners in the family, maybe the do, if you like my contact# it's 917-941-7902, all the best,
                                               Stephen Marsalese

does any one know of carlos roa's children in new york. they are unbelieveble runners. check the nyrr.org website and look for carlos david roa.

Thanks Dave.
             Mike

Mike, I picked up your watch. I'll send it to you in the mail today.

I'd send Dave Camire. It should be on the website.

>From: QT - Mike Smyth <qtopic+38-fvwEGansQmgk@quicktopic.com>
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 I had to leave right after the race last night and forgot to pick up my watch.Any idea who collected them and how i can reach them?? I am planning to run the next race.Can i pick it up then?? Thanks a lot
                                                  Mike.
  P.S. Iliked the new location.Hope to spend more time after the next race

Hi Debbie,

If you are the Debbie that ran it for the first time tonight, nice job! The results should be posted at www.coolrunning.com later today. Just click on "latest results" on the home page and click the drop down menu for June 26th. Hope to see you next week.
Rich

>From: QT - Debbie <qtopic+38-fvwEGansQmgk@quicktopic.com>
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I ran the race tonight (6/26) for the first time and had to leave right after the race. I was wondering when results would be posted.

Edited by author 06-21-2007 11:28 AM
Tracey,

Absolutely. Just show up at at Hookslide with $10 each week. They'll give you a number the first week, and you will have that number every week for as many of the summer races that you want to run. You turn in the number after every race, and pick it up before any future races you choose to run. The races start at 7:00. Best to show up around 6:30 to get your number and warm up.

Just wondering what time the races start and if I can just bring my registration form to the next one

The race finishes on the back portion of Boarding House Park, on the riverwalk. From the Old Court, follow John Street (Left out of the Old Court), left onto Merrimack, and right onto John Street). Follow the street to Boarding House building and go thru the large entrance (kinda looks like a gatehouse entrance). Check the "Maps" section of the website it will give you a good idea.

I know your last race is this coming tuesday. My kids and I would like to surprize their dad by being at the finish line when he crosses. Where is the finish line?

What time do your races start? Can anyone join in the races even if it is the end of the season? And, how much does it cost?

Good day,

I will be in Boston area next week. I am interested in the upcoming race on next Tue. May, 8.

Can I do the registration on the race day(afternoon)?

I did print out the entry form, but it might be too late to mail it
(CA->NH).

Thanks,
David
05/03/2007

http://www.lowellma.gov/newsitems/list-of-...osed-due-to-weather


Local City traffic updates due to the 4/17/2007 flood.

Updated as of 4/17/07 @ 2:45pm:

Closed to ALL traffic
Beaver Street and Martin Street
Delaware Avenue
Malden Avenue
Martin Street
Melrose Avenue
Pawtucket Blvd. @ Rourke Bridge (INBOUND); Inbound traffic is being diverted through Old Ferry Road
Pawtucket Blvd. @ Varnum Avenue (OUTBOUND) and at Old Ferry Road (OUTBOUND)
Pawtucket Street from School Street to Broadway
Riverwalk by Lawrence Mills and Tsongas Arena areas
Rosemont Avenue
Shirley Avenue
Townsend Avenue @ Varnum

We are still on for tonight, however the bike path is flooded so we will be running a modified course. We will start at Boarding House Park go north up Father Morrisette Blvd to the UMass Lowell bridge. Cross and go right down the VFW Hwy (please stay on the sidewalk). Cross the Aiken Street Bridge and proceed straight and taking a left onto Father Morrisette Blvd. The race will end at Boarding House Park.

Edited by author 04-17-2007 11:31 AM
Curious if 5k is still on for tonight the 17th?

p.k. newsletter #1 can be found at: http://www.goodtimesrun.com/newsletters2007/nl2007_1.htm

Thanks for your co-operation! can't wait to get out and run tonight!

2007 Newsletter(s)????? your insight and behind the seens knowledge makes for interesting reading. start typing.

Hi Richard,
I just tore-up the check. Thanks for letting me know. Best of luck with the series.
Dave

Please do NOT cash the check!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought it was lost in themail and registered online, and active will not credit me back my money!!!!!!! I really can't afford to pay for this event twice! If you don't get this in time, could youjust write a refund check?

Thanks for understanding!

Richard

Edited by author 04-09-2007 07:27 AM
[Hi Folks, long overdue responses to your questions. I'll try to stay more current with the discussion forum now that the series is in progress. Thanks for your questions.]

Richard,
We received your check and entry but misplaced it (it actually got stuck to another envelope). It'll be cashed this week. Sorry for the delay hopefully it didn't mess up your accounting too much.
Dave

Leah,
Season passes are welcomed at the door through week 3. At that point it makes no sense to purchase a season pass since it is cheaper to just pay weekly.
Dave

Stacey,
As a rule we don't send confirmation, however that is something I'll consider doing for the Summer Series via email.
Dave

Katy,
The cost is $10 at the door.
Dave

Hi, I sent my $80 check in the mail at the end of February. I have not received my confirmation on signing up for the ten races and the check has not been cashed. I ran this past Tuesday and want to know if I'm all set for the weeks to come.

Thanks for your help,

Richard Dagenais

can you do the season pass registration at the door? i wanted to do online, but it was a $6 service charge

hi, I signed up for all 10 races and already sent my entry form and money. I havent received confirmation?? should I just wait for the first race ???
Looking forward to a great running season!
thanks,
stacey
anastacia7@comcast.net

Is the cost going to be the same as last year...$7 at the door?

Hi Dave. I like the idea of giving an incentive for running all 10 races. Gives us slow pokes a reason to commit. Hopefully I'll make all 10 races cause I want a shirt. See you on the 3rd.

Hi Matt, same course as last year. You can check out a course map at: http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=1853

HI Dave I am looking forward to running in the Good Times Series road races again this spring. i want that to be my springboard to really getting into shape. Is the course the same as last spring? well i do Hope to see u soon?!! Sincerely yours Matt

Welcome to the discussion. Have something you would like to share with fellow Good Time runners; post it here. Have an idea on improving the Good Times Series; post it here. Want to let fellow Good Timers in on your training techniques; post it here. Want to sell that old couch; go to Ebay. Hey, just kiddin’. You can post that here too! Hopefully this discussion board will allow Good Timers to stay in contact with each other so post it here!